Telcoms: Etno & Samena, sustainable web business model

Mid-Eastern companies discuss data-traffic growth

(ANSAmed) - BRUSSELS, MAY 25 - ''Current internet business
models have to be updated and their sustainability guaranteed
ahead of the expected future increase in web-based traffic''.

Luigi Gambardella, Chair of the Executive Committee of Etno, the
association of European Telecommunications Operators, was
addressing 'Samena Ceo leaders event', a gathering aiming at
seeking out new web business models, with another 60 CEOs from
Middle Eastern companies.
During the meeting, which was organised by Samena, an
association of the main telecoms operators in the Middle East,
it was highlighted how there is constant growth in demand for
broadband connectivity from customers who prefer data traffic
over voice and SMS.
''Telecoms sector operators have to continue investing in
further developments to their own broadband infrastructure.

Nonetheless, it is important to keep an eye on the commercial
feasibility of the supply and you have to explore new channels
for seeking out extra sources of revenue'' Mr Gambardella
continued.
Among those present at the meeting, which took place in Hong
Kong, were the top management of Batelco Group (Bahrain), DST
Group (Brunei), Kalimat (Iraq), Medi Telecom (Marocco), Omantel
(Oman), PTCL (Pakistan), Qtel (Qatar), Saudi Telecom Group, Turk
Telekom and Etisalat (Emirati Arabi).
The Board of Sameno, chaired by Sheikh Mohamed Isa Al
Khalifa, and of ETNO, announced their joint efforts to develop a
common position for a Sustainable Internet Business Model for
the operators in each region. (ANSAmed).